Rockford Man Arrested, Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor

(8-7-17) Celina, OH –Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey today reported the arrest of Jerry L. Fisher, 58, 9891 St Rte 49, Rockford, for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a minor, a felony of the second degree. The Sheriff’s Office received information on Saturday that Fisher had been having sexual relations with someone under the age of 16 in the recent past.
The Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation in cooperation with Mercer County Job and Family Services. The investigation revealed that on multiple occasions, Fisher had sex with the underage victim.

After consultation with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, Fisher was arrested and incarcerated in the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility.

Fisher has a history as a sexually oriented offender and had been required to register his address with the Sheriff’s Office for 10 years. That requirement expired in 2015.

His bond was set by Celina Municipal Court Judge James Scheer at $750,000, subject to a 10% provision. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the case to determine if any additional charges should be filed.